Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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CLASS ADVISER- Mr H. Drake, the enthusiastic and helpful adviser of the class of '47. BOGGY-WOOGY FANS B LcPard, K Brown, M Patterson, E. McMinnis and M. Fitzgerald dig the solid heat of “Shanty'Town. A two day excursion to the capitol of this vast and abundant nation, Washington, D. C., climaxed “47V’ days at Lansdownc. The grand climax of twelve years in school came in the form of the Senior Prom, the most talked about activity of the year. The Baccalaureate service was beautiful and brought a message to each mem' ber of the class of 47” which will dwell indelibly in their hearts. Louise Mertz, president of the Hi-Y, was voted The Gtxxl Citizen” by a majority vote of her classmates. Marianne Patterson was distinguished by winning various radio and school contests, there-by heaping honor upon herself and her school. Three senior boys made history by meriting an invitation to visit the British Embassy in Washing-ton. Bob Berry, Alan Wmlford, and Preston Ough cemented Anglo-American relations by their four day visit with Lord Inverchapel, British Ambassador to the United States. The g xxlly counsel, keen interest, expert advice, and whole hearted support of the class advisor, Mr. H. Drake, piloted the Senior Class to the completion of a successful career at Lansdowne High. Mr. Drake has the thanks and the best wishes of all of the one hundred and eighty-seven students of the class of 47.” NEWS HUNGRY M. Magcns. D. Dickerson and M. Hosmer scan the latest news in the Garnet and Gray. HIGH SCHOOL PX -C. Hunt. N. See. and F. Schrocder cheerfully wait on customers of the school store.

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When the class of 1947 holds a reunion in several years, the various alumni will hale from col-leges in practically every state of the Union. From Syracuse in the North, Duke in the South, and the University of Southern California in the West, they will come with their vastly expanded knowledge of life in our great country. The class of 1947 leaves an outstanding record in the Lansdowne Hall of Fame. Under the capable leadership of class President James Pusey, ably as-sisted by Patricia Bryant, vice-president, Robert LePard, treasurer, and Kathleen Peters, secretary, the class was able to give a generous and enduring gift to the school. The Senior Class successfully sponsored two dances which were the social highlights of the year. One of the most outstanding dramatic productons of many years revealed itself in the all-senior presentation of “Arsenic and Old Lace. Coming from the folds of the Senior Class were two boys who distinguished themselves in the field of leadership: Bob Berry, president of the Honor Society, and Neil See, the democratic president of the Student Council. For the first time in four years, a Senior Class was able successfully to execute an overnight class trip. GRABBING A BITE K. Brown, T. Geary. W. Zorn. L. Morton, S. Bcnning, A. Woolford, and Mr. J. Miller eating lunch in the office of the Woolford Wood Tank Co. TALKING IT OVER -N. Student Council meeting. See presides over

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(Excitement amour ELLENORA FAITH H. ADAMS . . . Possesses poetic and photographic flair . . . intrigued hy good hooks, sightseeing, and unusual personalities . . . frowns at algebra homework . . . yearns for a medical education. WILLIAM CHARLES ANDERSON . . . Always friendly . . . “Bobo is an ardent football fan . . . well-liked Al-danite . . . easy-going student . . . generally an optimist . . . future test-tube wizard . . . has no “pet peeves.' EDWARD R. BARBER . . . Can be seen cruising around in his black Ford . . . hobby is fixing cars . . always on home room responsibility . . . motor boat enthusiast . . . has a keen eye when hunting . . . plans to be a chemical engineer. SARAH LEE BEARD . . . A red head with dancing blue eyes . . . peppy varsity cheerleader and hockey fullback . . . able Student Council vice-president and Hi-Yan . . . efficient Honor Society and A Cappclla member . . . following musical talents. ROBERT E. BERRY . . . “Carolina . . . attracted by coy blondes . . . president of Honor Society . . . handsome drum major . . . excellent as “Jonathan in senior play . . . sportsman and author . . . destined for success as famous surgeon. MARIANNE BOBB . . . Bobby . . . active on art committees . . . smooth dancer . . . hoagies and Frenchmen rate high . . . writing themes bothers her . . . interested in choral work . . . steering straight into dress designing. GRACE MARGARET ADAMS . . . “Buster . . . crowning glory of red hair . . . senior play costume chairman . . . flair for the artistic . . . scorns bow ties . . . Hi-Y Inner Council . . . likable personality . . . she'll teach the students correct grammar. RITA LOUISE BAKER . . . Vivacious “Reet . . . pretty sewer . . . sparkling personality . . . leisurely riser . . . tall story teller . . . Van Johnson swooner . . . concocter of junior Prom fun . . . craves the family buggy just for one spin. ROBERT BASKIN . . . The fellow who's ambitious to own a Ford convertible . . . member of freshman and J.V. football team . . . dislikes homework and getting up early . . . “Bob” thinks Springfield girls are super. MARY ANNE BECHTEL . . . “Molly” . . . lovable “Aunt Martha in senior play . . . Inner Council of Hi-Y . . . detests wet cats . . . her friends number many . . . yearns for sunny weather . . . personality plus . . . dreams of touring world on honeymoon. MARION TYLER BIERLY . . . Four year tennis champ and captain . . . efficient Student Council representative . . . often seen driving a new DeSoto . . . spends vacations at Lake Carey . . . her main ambition is college. PATRICIA BRYANT . . . Black-haired, brown-eyed beauty . . . charming senior class vice-president . . . “Pat” enhances senior choral club . . . delights in dancing . . . seen cruising in maroon “Chevy . . . aims to be commercial artist.